Eto Katsuhito

Eto Katsuhito (died 1564) was a warrior of the Takeda clan who fought at the siege of Sanjo.

Biography
Eto Katsuhito was from Kai Province in central Japan, and he was a retainer of the Takeda clan. Katsuhito served under daimyo Shingen Takeda during the siege of Sanjo, and he was sent out to fight the Uesugi champion Nakada Toshikuni. Katsuhito fought the fearless warrior monk in a brief duel, breaking his spear in half and slicing him through the right side of his waist. Katsuhito sheathed his sword, and Shingen smiled at his victory. However, as Katsuhito walked back to the siege lines, he was struck in the back by two arrows, killing him. The Takeda army then charged and took the castle.